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Take your leftover meatloaf to another level with my easy Meatloaf Sandwich recipe! Meatloaf sandwiches are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for using up leftover meatloaf. Serve it for lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes!
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Meatloaf Sandwiches
My meatloaf sandwich recipe is full of flavor and hits the spot every time. It's the perfect leftover meatloaf recipe for lunch or dinner!
Having leftover meatloaf is great because honestly, it tastes better the second day! What better way to enjoy it than in this mouth-watering, easy meatloaf sandwich? A slice of tender meatloaf sandwiched between cheese, bread, and your favorite toppings, toasted to perfection. This is one of the best leftover meatloaf recipes there is.
Serve meatloaf sandwiches with an easy side like Steak Fries or mashed potatoes, and you have a meal everyone will love. Not to mention, you will never wonder what to do with leftover meatloaf again!
Meatloaf Sandwich Ingredients
- Hoagie roll
- leftover Italian Meatloaf - also try keto meatloaf, or air fryer meatloaf
- Olive oil
- Shredded cheese
- Tomato sauce
- Lettuce
- Tomato
How to Make a Meatloaf Sandwich
- Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Once hot, add olive oil and lay down slices of meatloaf.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until each side of your meatloaf is golden brown.
- Top meatloaf with shredded cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Set meatloaf aside on a separate plate. Using the same skillet, toast your buns for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the buns are toasted, begin assembling the sandwich. Spread tomato sauce over the inside of your buns.
- Top with meatloaf, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Place the top bun on your sandwich and enjoy!
Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich Tips
- Slices of meatloaf: Slice your meatloaf thin or thick - whichever is your preference!
- Quality bread: You want to use bread that won't fall apart while you're eating it. Any thick slice of bread like ciabatta or hoagie rolls make a great option!
- Sauce: If you enjoy a saucy sandwich, feel free to use more tomato sauce or even ketchup!
Meatloaf Sandwiches
- Italian Meatloaf Sandwich: Use leftover slices of Italian meatloaf, shredded mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce to make the best Italian-styled sandwich!
- Cold Meatloaf Sandwich: Skip heating up your slices of meatloaf and instead place them on a slice of bread with cheese and your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomato, or pickles, for the best cold meatloaf sandwich recipe.
- Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwich: Don't worry about using the top piece of bread for your sandwich, and double up on the cheese!
Depending on what kind of meatloaf you have leftover, there are many kinds of variations for your meatloaf sub! Pick your favorite!
Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe FAQs
Reheat meatloaf for sandwiches by using a skillet and a little bit of olive oil. Toast each side of your meatloaf slice, top with cheese and your favorite toppings, then serve with your favorite bread or on a hoagie roll.
Meatloaf sandwiches are best served with any easy side dish like steak fries, mac and cheese, or steakhouse mushrooms. The ideas are endless!
Meatloaf Recipes
For temps, check my Meatloaf Temps guide!
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Meatloaf Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- hoagie roll or bread of choice
- 1 slice of meatloaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese or slices of cheese
- ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 slice of lettuce for topping
- 2 slices of tomato for topping
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Once hot, add olive oil and lay down slices of meatloaf.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 slice of meatloaf
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until each side of your meatloaf is golden brown.
- Top meatloaf with shredded cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melty.1 cup shredded cheese
- Set meatloaf aside on a separate plate. Using the same skillet, toast your buns for 2-3 minutes.hoagie roll
- Once the buns are toasted, begin assembling the sandwich. Spread tomato sauce over the inside of your buns.½ cup tomato sauce
- Top with meatloaf, lettuce, and tomatoes.1 slice of lettuce, 2 slices of tomato
- Place the top bun on your sandwich and enjoy!
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Notes
- Slices of meatloaf: Slice your meatloaf thin or thick - whichever is your preference!
- Quality bread: You want to use bread that won't fall apart while you're eating it. Any thick slice of bread like ciabatta or hoagie rolls make a great option!
- Sauce: If you enjoy a saucy sandwich, feel free to use more tomato sauce or even ketchup!
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